Castles and Cathedrals
Published on 30. July 1992
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-340-55066-3 (ISBN)
Description
Provides the opportunity to study the remains of medieval civilization. Consideration is given to the political, military, economic and strategic factors which determined the siting and building of castles and cathedrals. The social and cultural aspects of these buildings are also examined.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder Arnold
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
colour photographs, artwork
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 276 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-55066-3 (9780340550663)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The Norman Conquest - castles, cathedrals; castles and centres of power; cathedrals as centres of power; castles as places to defend; cathedrals as places to impress; life in the castle; life in the abbey; the castles of Edward I; the monks of Fountains Abbey; nuns; friars, chivalry; heraldry; tournaments; the end of the monasteries; the end of the castles; fieldwork - castles, cathedrals and monasteries; change and continuity.